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>I'm 37 myself, so I'm definitely working to keep myself
>healthy actively. Another old head who is a beast just put me
>up on turmeric which I just started taking along with Triflex
>(glucosamine and chondroitin).



I've been thinking about turmeric. I've done BJJ with and without fish oil, and I definitely notice a difference when I am off it.


>
>That's impressive that you've only had a couple breaks over a
>pretty long career.
>


One 4 month break when I switched gyms (...gym drama, of course), and one 6 month period where I would only go once every couple weeks or so (due to having our first child, while working a third shift job).